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Minnesota Senate Primaries Finalize Nov. 4 Matchups That Could Shift Chamber Control

The results set up two special elections that could flip the Senate if Republicans capture both seats.

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Overview

  • Michael Holmstrom Jr. won the GOP primary in Senate District 29 with about 73% of the vote and will face DFL candidate Louis McNutt on Nov. 4.
  • Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger captured the DFL nomination in Senate District 47 with roughly 82% as Republican Dwight Dorau advanced unopposed.
  • Democrats hold a one-seat advantage in the Minnesota Senate, and Republicans would take control if they win both special elections.
  • SD29 is a reliably Republican district where the late Sen. Bruce Anderson won by about 36 points in 2022, while SD47 typically leans DFL but is seen as more competitive after Nicole Mitchell’s conviction and resignation.
  • Both special general elections are set for Nov. 4 under the expedited timeline ordered by Gov. Tim Walz following the July vacancies.